Buyer - 1835283 - Peterborough (888520)

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Buyer - 1835283
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England

We seek a Buyer for an initial 12-month contract based in Peterborough.

THE COMPANY:

Perkins Engines is part of the UK Caterpillar Group located in Peterborough. They are the leading supplier of off-highway diesel and gas engines for the agricultural, material handling, general industrial and construction sectors.

THE ROLE:

As Buyer, you will be responsible for providing purchasing solutions expertise using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value in developing, communicating, and/or implementing site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategies for multiple business units. Applicants will be required to exercise independent judgment with little or no direction from supervisor.

In addition the main job duties and responsibilities include:
- Strategic guidance (understand the current supplier base, evaluating strategic options, deciding a course of action, and beginning implementations).
- Team leadership (guiding decisions on sourcing, logistics, and resource management, as well as continuous process improvement and team-member mentorship).
- Intelligent problem-solving and customer support solutions (determining how to best satisfy Critical Customer Requirements while sustaining competitive advantage).
- Quality supplier relationships (developing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers throughout the organization).
- Perform complex processes in critical and strategic markets.
- Managing policies, agreements, source catalos, and special purchasing programs.
- Supporting specific Product line(s)'
- New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
- The liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers.

THE PERSON:

You are required to have the following skills and competencies:
- Advanced negotiation skills.
- Experience leading projects as well as leading teams, suppliers, and customers to effective solutions.
- Willingness to travel up to 50-75% of work time as needed.
- Fluency (able to read, write, understand, speak, and teach) in English.
- An Understanding of QCLDM, Lean Manufacturing, and 6 Sigma principles.
- Ability to demonstrate skill in dealing with sensitive issues and developing others, as well as in analytical problem solving and project leadership - preferred.

Education/Experience:
- A degree from a college or university (or equivalent) or equivalent experience.
- Significant progressively responsible job-related experience.
- Experience in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering.
- Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management, e.g., Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), and/or Certified in Integration Resource Management (CIRM), or comparable international certification - preferred

APPLY NOW:

Your CV will be forwarded to Greg Worrall at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will treat it in the strictest confidence and keep you closely informed on the progress of your application.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.